Accountant

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Penang, Malaysia

Accountant role at Intel, focusing on global bonus and sabbatical programs. Responsibilities include end-to-end accounting, reporting, forecasting, and controllership. Requires preparing and analyzing financial records, ensuring compliance with global financial standards, and collaborating with HR, Payroll, and other finance teams. Experience with financial systems like SAP S4, SQL, Power BI, and SOX compliance is necessary. The role supports accounting under ASC 710 and involves close activities, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support.

What you'd actually do

  1. Prepare and support accounting for global bonus and sabbatical programs.
  2. Assist with accrual calculations, supporting schedules, journal entries, and account analyses related to bonus and sabbatical balances.
  3. Help maintain consistent accounting treatment and documentation for compensation-related accrual methodologies.
  4. Support analysis of program changes and their accounting implications in partnership with broader finance and accounting teams.
  5. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to bonus and sabbatical accounting.

Skills

Required

  • Proficiency in accounting principles and standards, including IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Demonstrated expertise in financial systems such as SAP S4, SQL querying, and Power BI.
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance and cost accounting policies.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in a global organization, with a focus on accounting or audit.

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, with exposure to ASC 710 or similar employee compensation accounting.
  • Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
  • Results-driven mindset with critical thinking skills to challenge the status quo and deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Experience managing complex regulatory and financial compliance matters.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor or manufacturing industry processes.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
  • Certification in accounting (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, MICPA, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

What the JD emphasized

  • global bonus and sabbatical programs
  • ASC 710
  • IFRS
  • US GAAP
  • SOX compliance